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Open federal grants: Arts

21 open opportunities as of Oct 15, 2026.

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These are the open federal funding opportunities that Grants.gov files under the "Arts" category. The category comes from the agency that posted the notice, so it is a broad grouping, not a promise about what a program will fund.

Each listing links to a summary page with the key facts and a direct link to the official notice. Check the eligible applicant types first, then the deadline and any cost sharing requirement, because those three facts rule out most opportunities quickly.

Opportunities in one category can come from several agencies, each with its own rules and review process. If you find a good fit, read the whole notice, including the evaluation criteria, before you start writing.

Open opportunities

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · AAHC-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $500,000 Arts

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · IGSM-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $75,000 Arts

Museums for America (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · MFA-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $350,000 Arts

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · 21MP-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $500,000 Arts

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · ALHC-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $500,000 Arts

Museums Empowered (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · ME-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $350,000 Arts

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NANH-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $250,000 Arts

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $1,000,000 Arts

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · LB21-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $1,000,000 Arts

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $150,000 Arts

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $150,000 Arts

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NAG-BASIC-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $10,000 Arts

National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NLG-M-FY27

Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 (28 days left) Up to: $750,000 Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26)

National Endowment for the Arts · 2027FCAHDOM01

Deadline: Dec 7, 2026 (52 days left) Up to: $100,000 Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27)

National Endowment for the Arts · 2027FCAH02

Deadline: Mar 8, 2027 (143 days left) Up to: $100,000 Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)

National Endowment for the Arts · 2027FCAHDOM02

Deadline: Jun 7, 2027 (234 days left) Up to: $100,000 Arts

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · DFOP0017180

Deadline: Jan 1, 2099 (26375 days left) Up to: $381,000 Arts

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · DFOP0017204

Deadline: Jan 1, 2099 (26375 days left) Up to: $375,000 Arts

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · DFOP0017180

Deadline: Jan 1, 2099 (26375 days left) Up to: $381,000 Arts

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · DFOP0017180

Deadline: Jan 1, 2099 (26375 days left) Up to: $475,000 Arts

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